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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Eugene Regan: We were promised that would happen.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: I refer to the judgment of the Special Criminal Court as regards the Omagh bombing. One can read today about how the issue of falsified Garda notes has dogged both trials of Colm Murphy in connection with the Omagh bombing. There was no evidence before the courts on which a jury, properly charged, could convict the accused. This is an extraordinary indictment of the Garda Síochána and...

Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: The Bill essentially introduces the UNCITRAL Model Law on arbitration. We have not tabled any amendments because, if we are to implement the Model Law, we must do so in its entirety without modifications to the legislation. I have no difficulty with section 2 or any other section.

Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: I welcome the introduction of this Bill. It provides for a streamlined system of arbitration in Ireland. The best practice in this respect is the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law - Model Law. It is important that it is incorporated unadulterated or modified to ensure we are seen to have legislation in this country which conforms with world standards and best practice...

Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: We were thinking about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: It was stated in the House yesterday: "Senator Regan is on the next assassination list." I wonder whether that is an implied admission that I am next on the list following the assassination of Deputy Sargent by Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: Perhaps Senator Leyden could clarify that.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: I raised a question on the Order of Business yesterday relating to the Taoiseach and his relationship with Sean Fitzpatrick of Anglo Irish Bank.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: I understand he took a cut at me earlier on "Morning Ireland".

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: I have a question for the Leader. The question I raised yesterday is legitimate. There is no reason for the Taoiseach to get thick with me. It would be much better if he addressed the question that was raised rather than attacking me personally. The reality is we have a series of events where the Taoiseach raised the borrowing limit that allowed the fiasco of the Dublin Docklands...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: It is my question to the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: We have a role in the veto by the Taoiseach on Anglo Irish Bank being excluded from the bank guarantee scheme.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: These are questions and I want answers. These are legitimate questions and perhaps the Leader will address them to the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: Will the Leader ask the Taoiseach to address the question that has been asked and not the person who asked the question?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: I second Senator Coghlan's amendment to the Order of Business to discuss the banking crisis. I was given to understand by the Leader that we would have held a debate several weeks ago on the banking crisis and NAMA, in particular. The issues are now so acute and urgent that a debate is required today. I understand from Senator Boyle that the Minister of State at the Department of...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: -----when one reviews the particular instances. That is my question to the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: On a point of order, Senator Harris has accused me of adopting the high moral ground.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: What I am talking about-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: -----is basic decency in politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Eugene Regan: I take-----